People are becoming more and more aware of the harmful toxins in paint. Oil-based paint has a very high number of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which are potentially toxic when inhaled. Over the past ten years fewer people have been using oil-based paints and have instead switched to latex (water-based) paints.
Over 80% of all paint sold in the residential market is water-based. While latex paints do have fewer VOCs, they aren’t completely toxin-free. In fact, water-based paints continue emitting toxins years after the paint has dried.
In our homes we don’t want to risk the possibility of harming our children with VOC paint. Do you have a nursery you are about to paint? Or a child’s room that needs repainting? You can easily make your home, or your child’s room safe by using Zero-VOC paint. Natura® is a great VOC-free paint carried by Benjamin Moore. This paint is virtually odorless, eco-friendly, and great for the home.
After you paint, an easy and inexpensive way to make the room unique for your child is to get some creative stencils or decals to touch up a plain wall.
If you would like some help with this project, call Lancaster Painting at 209-634-1111 for an estimate.
